Shana R. Davis-Cook

The Committee members provided updates following discussions with current and former Montgomery County Planning Board staff. Key discussion points included exploring the potential for a joint meeting, workshop, or work session with Montgomery County Planning Board staff and the Chevy Chase Land Company (CCLC) to identify common areas of agreement for the Sector Plan. Furthermore, the committee revisited the possibility of consulting with planning specialists, architects, and zoning attorneys concerning their recommendations to the Board of Managers.

The Committee discussed several key initiatives and budget items. The public safety budget for FY2027, proposed by the Village Police Chief, was reviewed and a recommendation for approval by the Village Board was made. Outreach initiatives included reminding residents to secure their vehicles, promoting R.A.D. Self-Defense Training, and promoting participation in a Chevy Chase At Home "Safety Day" program with the Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service. Further action items involved continuing promotion of emergency preparedness materials from OEMHS, coordinating potential presence at the 2026 National Night Out event, developing overview material for new residents, and planning for the next Committee meeting in May 2026.

The Committee discussed the Montgomery County Planning virtual presentation on the Friendship Heights Sector Plan preliminary recommendations that occurred on February 5. Key discussion points included drafting an overview and outline of topics for an upcoming February 9 presentation and briefing to the Board of Managers, and noting the subsequent February 10 meeting with Montgomery County Planning ahead of the February 12 Montgomery County Planning Board meeting.

The Committee received a recap of the February 3 Montgomery County Planning presentation concerning the Friendship Heights Sector Plan preliminary recommendations. Key discussion points included building heights, zoning changes, public benefits, amenities, overlay zones, and transition spaces. The zoning attorney provided insight into current and proposed zoning rules. The Committee planned a subsequent meeting to prepare for a presentation to the Board of Managers.

The Committee discussed follow-up outreach strategies with the Montgomery County Planning Board staff and the Chevy Chase Land Company (CCLC) following the Planning Department's preliminary Sector Plan recommendations presentations. The members also discussed the possibility of consulting with planning specialists, architects, and zoning attorneys regarding the committee's recommendations to the Board of Managers.